The foreign bonds which are issued in Australia in its local currency is known as the Kangaroo bond. There's also a certain irony in the World Bank demanding debt be managed via blockchain, considering we were meant to be freed of it via cryptocurrency.

CBA has stated that Ethereum has the "the largest and most active development community globally".

Blockchain bond? The brother of the elusive British spy, James Bond? Its infrastructure is to be handled through Microsoft's Azure cloud computing system by way of a data center in Washington DC. CBA has further informed that the bond would welcome other blockchain technologies in the future times. It primarily aims at simplifying the raising and trading of capital assets, the report stated.

Germany Lifts Ban On Nazis Imagery In Video Games
Now video games will be given the same treatment as movies: As works of art, they will be exempt from the ban on swastikas. All computer games sold on storage media in Germany have to be checked by the USK, which issues age ratings.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 forums are now open
The Galaxy Watch can track 39 exercises, six of them automatically without you even having to launch the device's workout mode. The Note 9 is also a big phone - so if you're a fan of smaller screens then you'll probably want to stick with the iPhone.

The global financial institution - formed with a mandate to provide loans for capital projects in countries around the world - underlined blockchain's "potential to streamline processes among numerous debt capital market intermediaries and agents" to improve operational efficiencies and regulatory oversight. As per the release, he has stated, "We believe that this transactionwill be groundbreaking as a demonstration of how blockchain technology can act as a facilitating platform for different participants".

He has also mentioned that the technology will also "enhance regulatory oversight".

The initiative is a part of the World Bank's mandate to reduce poverty and promote development, as a part of which, it issues bonds worth US$50-US$60 billion annually for encouraging sustainable development. Finally, this also opens up borders and provides banks with a new and more efficient method through which bonds can be serviced, on an worldwide level.

"This pioneering bond is a milestone in our efforts to learn how we can advise our client countries on the opportunities and risk that disruptive technologies offer as we strive to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals."

Called "bond-i", the debt issuance already has input from investors including Northern Trust, QBE Insurance and Treasury Corporation of Victoria.

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Hurricane Hector was formed far out in the Pacific Ocean on 2 August with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour (140 kph). A high surf warning has been issued for east shores of the Big Island in anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Hector.

The first eclipse of 2018 was the super blue blood moon on January 31, but the first partial solar eclipse was on February 15. The eclipse will officially begin at 9.02am BST (8.02am UTC) when the moon first appears to make contact with the sun's disk.

That sum is 6% greater than the investment made by the South Korean conglomerate over the past three years, according to Reuters . It reflected Samsung's commitment to support youth employment, Samsung said in a statement.

The city just signed an interim operating agreement with Bird on July 31 to allow the company to do business in Kansas City. Riders can rent a scooter through an app on their smartphone and drop it off anywhere in the city when they are finished.

If everything works as it should, then you will be able to use the same sort of voice commands on watch as you can on the Note 9. With the Note9, Samsung played shamelessly to its fanbase and gave them what they've asked for pretty much every year.

He made his second appearance this season against the best team in baseball and his teammates provided run support. Mookie Betts hit for the cycle for the Red Sox (81-34), who lost for the first time in August.

Brian France has retreated from the spotlight the last two years as NASCAR has struggled with attendance and television rankings. He knows the ins and outs of what's going on to this very minute in the sport, has been around the sport for a long time.

Honestly, if you could bottle character and spirit, his would sell worldwide - he is so incredibly positive and full of energy. Southampton manager Mark Hughes thinks the Danny Ings signing is a "win-win" for all parties.

Another White House official confirmed that Manigault Newman brought Cohen into the White House and was later rebuked for it. She wrote that she worked to get a copy of it and that is why she was sacked from the White House.

Thirty-two episodes have been ordered and Netflix has even dropped off a short and sweet teaser to really get you pumped. He's also kicking off a 16-city North American Tour, Before The Storm , on August 11th.

Brad Pitt’s $8m loan to Angelina Jolie
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Magic Leap’s mixed reality headset is finally on sale
Today, it has finally released its first product: The Magic Leap One, Creator Edition , the first "mixed-reality" headset. The device will cost $2,295, with an optional Professional Developer Package available for $495.

DOOM Eternal gameplay reveal: Here's how to watch
You can find both of the gameplay sections that were shown today for DOOM Eternal below courtesy of MKIceAndFire . As promised, id Software and Bethesda has revealed at QuakeCon 2018 the first gameplay footage for DOOM Eternal .

Ebola vaccinations could start Wednesday in Congo outbreak
More than 3,000 doses remain in stock in the capital Kinshasa, allowing authorities to deploy them quickly to affected areas. Tarik Jasarevic from the World Health Organization explains why it is so hard to deal with the latest outbreak.

Russian envoy calls on Imran Khan
However, no official notification confirming the swearing-in ceremony on August 18 has been issued as yet. Mr Khan had contested from five constituencies and had won from all of them.